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December 25, 2017
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NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
There will be no school due to Winter Break Thursday, December 21, 2017 through Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
HITTING THE HALLS
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Mr. Gollon has spent his entire teaching career of 35 years with Rochester Community Schools. Beginning as a substitute teacher and technical theatre advisor, he was handed the theatre program and hired full-time in 1985. Since then, he has been honored to be a member of the English department teaching both Language Arts courses and Theatre classes. In addition, he has been the Theatre Coordinator during this time directing and producing plays, musicals, one acts, variety shows, and improvisation events.
Mr. Gollon's 9th grade Language Arts classes are just completing their unit on Homer’s Odyssey. As a final activity, the students are completing their own “odyssey” that has them in teams working to solve clues that take them throughout the school. As they journey, they are using their knowledge of the text, along with a “guidebook,” to find their path home from Troy with the riches of Ithaca awaiting the winners.
Mr. Gollon's 9th grade Language Arts classes are just completing their unit on Homer’s Odyssey. As a final activity, the students are completing their own “odyssey” that has them in teams working to solve clues that take them throughout the school. As they journey, they are using their knowledge of the text, along with a “guidebook,” to find their path home from Troy with the riches of Ithaca awaiting the winners.
ASL PERFORMS FOR RHS
Ms. Lowry’s American Sign Language classes (level 1) have been learning and practicing how to sign Beyoncé’s song “Halo”. The week of December 11th to the 15th the classes performed for other RHS classes and teachers. The students signed wonderfully and would like to thank all the teachers for letting us perform for them!
MRS. MESSING-MIRABITO HONORED
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Mrs. Messing-Mirabito, RHS Counselor and Interact Club advisor, was awarded the Paul Harris Award by the Rochester Rotary Club on Tuesday, December 12. Mrs. Messing received this international level award for her outstanding contributions and making a difference for youth through Interact Club. |
PTA FOUNDER'S DAY NOMINATIONS
Do you know someone outstanding at RHS?
Please nominate them for a PTA Founder's Day Award!
Please nominate them for a PTA Founder's Day Award!
Each year the RCS District celebrates PTA Founder's Day by recognizing those individuals who have made a significant contribution to our students and schools through PTA/PTSA. We NEED YOUR HELP to recognize three outstanding PTSA members at RHS --- one parent, one teacher/staff member, and one student.
Nominations must include the nominees full name and a maximum of 50-word write-up as to why they are being nominated along with your name and contact information. Submit your nomination(s) no later than January 8, 2018, to rhsfday@gmail.com.
Award recipients must meet the following criteria: they MUST be a current PTA/PTSA member, they should have made contributions in the best interest of students, and they should advocate that all children be given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Questions? Contact Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com or Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com.
Nominations must include the nominees full name and a maximum of 50-word write-up as to why they are being nominated along with your name and contact information. Submit your nomination(s) no later than January 8, 2018, to rhsfday@gmail.com.
Award recipients must meet the following criteria: they MUST be a current PTA/PTSA member, they should have made contributions in the best interest of students, and they should advocate that all children be given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Questions? Contact Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com or Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com.
ROCHESTER UNITED FIGURE SKATING CLUB GIVES BACK
The Rochester United Figure Skating Club recently hosted a virtual Giving Tree service project to provide holiday gifts to children in the greater Rochester/Auburn Hills area. The club collected new clothing, pajamas, toys, gift cards and more for several families and delivered them to the Rochester Area Neighborhood House for distribution. Pictured are some of the team members and their donations to the Neighborhood House’s families. This year RU Figure Skating Club has 37 members from Rochester, Stoney Creek, Adams and the IA, and is open to HS figure skaters of all levels. Their next competition will be January 9 at home.
FIRST SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
RHS GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS WIN FOUNDERS DAY LOGO COMPETITION
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Congratulations to Mrs. Huvaere’s graphic design students, Theo Kurokawa and Hannah Schurman who won this years’ PTA Founders Day Logo design Competition. Theo Kurokawa won 1st place for his design and Hannah Schurman won 2nd place.
Each student wins a gift card from the PTA ($70 for 1st place and $30 for 2nd place) and will have their artwork on display at the Founders Day celebration in February. Theo’s first place design will be used as the official logo and will appear on all of the Founder’s Day promotional items, including; tickets, programs and advertisements. Be sure to keep an eye out for their artwork in February.
Each student wins a gift card from the PTA ($70 for 1st place and $30 for 2nd place) and will have their artwork on display at the Founders Day celebration in February. Theo’s first place design will be used as the official logo and will appear on all of the Founder’s Day promotional items, including; tickets, programs and advertisements. Be sure to keep an eye out for their artwork in February.
STRESS RELIEF EXPO
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SANP MEETING
The next parent meeting for the Senior All Night Party will be held in the Media Center on January 22, 2018. Please join us at the meeting so that OUR seniors will have a night to remember! General Questions regarding SANP? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or (248) 933-6228
We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE PARENTS, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduating class. Contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com with questions and/or for more information.
*Support Our Senior All Night Parties With a Donation
If you, your family, friends, workplace or business would like to support the Senior All Night Party with a monetary donation or with a donation of prizes or gift cards, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Thank you!
Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE PARENTS, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduating class. Contact Lori Schneck at l.schneck82@gmail.com with questions and/or for more information.
*Support Our Senior All Night Parties With a Donation
If you, your family, friends, workplace or business would like to support the Senior All Night Party with a monetary donation or with a donation of prizes or gift cards, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Thank you!
Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
BATTLES OF THE BOOKS
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The Rochester Community PTA Council Battle of the Books has started. Our titles this year are: Turtles All The Way Down, Caraval, Stalking Jack The Ripper, Winger, One Of Us Is Lying, and Generation One. Each high school competes against the others by reading the Battle books, building their school's team, and getting ready for the Battle of the Books Competition Night on May 4, 2018, when participants will SKYPE authors, compete on or root for their school's Trivia Team, and be eligible to win tons of raffle prizes. For more information, go to rcsbattleofthebooks.com.
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AMITY HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
The World Language Department has the opportunity to host two Amity Scholars for the second semester of this school year. Please click here for more information.
BUY A SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY TICKET NOW
Get your tickets for the Senior All Night Party now! Students have a safe and fun celebration at Dave & Buster's the night of their graduation ceremony until 5:00 the next morning. The $95 ticket includes bus transportation from/to the school, food & beverages, a variety of games & entertainment, and a chance to win BIG prizes in the raffle. Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office. Your senior won't want to miss this amazing event! Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
2017 - 2018 MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
January 10 (held at 9:30 a.m.), March 14, and May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 8, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
January 9, February 13, March 13, April 17, May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
January 10 (held at 9:30 a.m.), March 14, and May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 8, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
January 9, February 13, March 13, April 17, May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 22, February 26, March 19, April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
RHS SPORTS
RHS STUDENTS PLACE AT POWERLIFTING INVITATIONAL
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Student-athletes from Rochester High competed in the Birch Run Holiday Powerlifting Invitational on Saturday December 16. There were over 425 competitors in various weight divisions from all over the state of Michigan. Senior Jacob Byron and Sophomore Brooke Coulter placed 6th in their divisions. Seniors Destiny Stock and Sailor Mayes medaled in their division placing 3rd and 4th respectively.
2018 FRIENDS OF THE FALCON GALA
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